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From Hardship to Hope
Posted on March 9, 2023Leon Statz used to get stressed about almost everything on his Sauk County farm. He worried about the weather, the bills, the crops. And […]
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First Impressions and Future Successes
Posted onIt’s been a little more than half a year since I joined CALS, and I’d like to share some thoughts and impressions as a […]
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Five Counterintuitive Facts for the Conscientious Lawn Owner
Posted onHealthy lawns can prevent phosphorus from entering lakes and streams, where it causes problematic algal blooms. Phosphorus is an important element for plant growth. […]
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Full Plates for Food Justice
Posted onGwen Kelley BS’22 learned to cook by her mother’s side, amid the scents and seasonings of Thai curries, vegetable lasagna, and spanakopita. Those experiences […]
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Can Goats Take a Bite Out of Invasive Plants?
Posted onOn a walk through the woods in Wisconsin, you might expect to see a few squirrels, a variety of birds, and maybe even a […]
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Native Knowledge Revitalized
Posted onOn a frigid February afternoon, around 60 UW students gather near Dejope Residence Hall on the west end of campus. Their modern gear protects […]
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A Win-Win-Win in Hawaii
Posted onCarefully placed no-fishing zones can help fish populations thrive. And these zones, despite restricting where fishing is allowed, can help the fishing industry prosper […]
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Farmers Markets as Community Builders
Posted onIt’s a Saturday morning at the farmers market. You check in with the grower at your favorite tomato stand, stop to enjoy the folk […]
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Food Flaw Fighters
Posted onIn The Promise of Safe Food for Billions (Grow, Fall 2021), Jori Skalitzky BS’22 highlighted a new food safety product called D-Tox, which was […]
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CALS Research Briefs for Spring 2023
Posted onHow Telomeres Stay Tidy Telomeres provide vital protection for the ends of human chromosomes. However, these defensive caps degrade over time through the process […]
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“The 608” Has Outgrown Itself
Posted onThe region represented by the 608 area code encompasses the south central and southwest parts of Wisconsin and is home to cities such as […]
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Champion of Wildflower Wonders
Posted onThere are few places like central Texas in the spring: Bluebonnets, paintbrushes, and primrose emblazon the hills and flatlands like an endless magic carpet. […]